Bertone

For over 50 years, renowned Italian automobile company Stile Bertone has been creating one-off prototypes based on Chevrolet sports cars. Its latest offering, the ultra-high-performance Mantide, is based on the mechanicals of the 2009 Corvette ZR1. The Mantide has been designed and fully engineered in collaboration with the renowned Danisi Engineering company and aims to be the world's greatest street legal performance car, wrapped in an iconic and radical Stile Bertone design. The Mantide delivers even greater performance than the Corvette ZR1, due to significant weight savings and its highly advanced aerodynamics. Using carbon fiber for all body panels, interior trim, seats and even the wheels, the overall vehicle weight has been reduced by 220 lbs. The result is a staggering 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph.

2010 Bertone Mantide

With proven high-performance mechanicals and conceptual coachwork, the Mantide recalls an era where bespoke European supercars roamed the world’s streets with American muscle underhood. In this case, it’s a supercharged 6.1-liter V8 that’s good for 638 horsepower, meaning that the Mantide has the power to back up the wild lines penned by then-head of Bertone, Jason Castriota. Castriota has been responsible for a number of supercars, but the Mantide represents one of the most unique visions of what an ultimate car should look like. The sweeping, flowing form of the cockpit was inspired by F1 racers, forming a “passenger cell” that is contrasted by the scoops and creases found all over the body. Additionally, the grille and fender vents employ a unique “pinhole” treatment that sets the Mantide apart. But all of these features aren’t simply for looks; the Mantide was designed to have optimal aerodynamic properties, including significant downforce. One thing’s for sure: whether you’re driving it or watching it go down the road, the Mantide won’t be ignored.

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